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Q1. Which organization in Rajasthan played a pivotal role in the Right to Information movement?
Explanation
Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS), led by Aruna Roy and Nikhil Dey in Rajasthan, pioneered the RTI movement through jan sunwais (public hearings) demanding transparency in government expenditure. Their work led to the Rajasthan RTI Act (2000) and eventually the central RTI Act (2005).
Q2. Thakur Balwant Singh, whose statue was unveiled in Barmer, helped the Indian Army in which war?
Explanation
Thakur Balwant Singh aided the Indian Army during the 1971 war, particularly in the Chhachhro Raid in Sindh, Pakistan.
Q3. Who is known as the 'Father of the Bijolia Peasant Movement'?
Explanation
Sadhu Sitaram Das is considered the 'Father of the Bijolia Peasant Movement' as he initiated the movement in 1897 by organizing farmers against the oppressive jagirdar system. Vijay Singh Pathik later joined in 1916 and gave it a broader political direction.
Q4. The Jaipur Praja Mandal was founded in which year?
Explanation
The Jaipur Praja Mandal was founded in 1931 by Karpoor Chand Patni. It was later reorganized in 1936 with Jamnalal Bajaj's support, with Chiranjilal Mishra as president and Hiralal Shastri as a key leader.
Q5. Veer Durgadas Rathore is associated with the protection of which prince?
Explanation
Veer Durgadas Rathore protected prince Ajit Singh (son of Maharaja Jaswant Singh of Jodhpur) from Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and eventually restored him to the throne of Marwar.
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Q6. Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II of Jaipur is famous for:
Q7. Who is known as the 'Lok Nayak' of Rajasthan?
Q8. Assertion (A): Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur was one of the most distinguished astronomers among Indian rulers of the 18th century. Reason (R): He constructed five observatories known as Jantar Mantar at Delhi, Jaipur, Varanasi, Ujjain, and Mathura. Select the correct answer:
Q9. The 'Rajasthan Kesari' newspaper was published by:
Q10. The 'Samp Sabha' (later renamed Bhil Seva Sangh) was founded by Govind Guru to:
Q11. Who was the longest-serving Chief Minister of Rajasthan?
Q12. Padmashri Komal Kothari was known for:
Q13. Alla Jilai Bai was a famous singer of:
Q14. The Rajasthan Women's Association was founded by:
Q15. Meera Bai, the famous Bhakti saint of Rajasthan, was born in which place?
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